Body Wraps for Weight Loss & Detox: Benefits & What to Expect

Body wraps are procedures usually performed in a spa atmosphere. They have many effects on your body. They can help get rid of cellulite and toxins as they contour your shape and even give you a temporary loss in inches. They will also have a tightening and softening affect on your skin. The weight you will lose is water weight as the body wrap helps to rid the body of excess fluids.

Body wraps

• Body wraps are done using elastic bands that are wrapped around your problem areas. Most commonly, the elastic bands are wrapped snuggly around the legs, torso, arms and neck. They may be wrapped dry, or they may be dipped in a body wrap solution made up of clay, minerals, herbs, essential oils, water and sea salts. Being wrapped snuggly will result in sweating, which will help rid your body of toxins and excess moisture. The body wrap mixture is designed to help extract the toxins from your body.

Effects of body wraps

• A body wrap treatment can help you lose 5 to 10 pounds of water weight, or up to 10 to 20 inches. You will feel the results immediately as your clothes will fit differently. You will maintain this new appearance for about 48 hours. Because it is only water weight that you are losing, it will be replaced quickly.

  You will also experience a contouring affect as the treatment will help remove and disperse fatty deposits.The body wrap will smooth out your trouble areas and make your skin feel smooth. This will also help your clothes fit more comfortably.

  Body wraps are often used for getting ready for an event. It will help you fit perfectly into your dress or suit that was a bit too snug before. As the weight loss can last up to 48 hours, a body wrap the day of, or the day before your event will help you feel slim.